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Climate change action plan gets the green light
The council’s ambitious Climate Change Action Plan, which was published last week, has now been given the go ahead.
Tens of thousands of Christmas trees collected - but please let us know if we’ve missed any!
Today (Friday, January 17) is the last day of the council’s scheduled free Christmas tree collection service – but our crews will be out on the streets in the coming days looking for any that may have slipped through the net.
Creation of new 32 acre public park for Wandsworth moves a step closer
The creation of a new public park in Wandsworth – the first to be opened in London since the 2012 Olympics – has moved a step closer after winning approval from Government ministers.
Wandsworth leading efforts to approve the new homes Londoners need
Wandsworth is leading the way in granting planning approvals for the new homes that Londoners need, according to a study by a leading property investment firm.
Popular schools to provide more places with £15m investment in local education
Some of the borough’s most popular schools are being expanded so they can admit more pupils as part of a £15m investment to provide more classroom places in Wandsworth.
Community gets together to plant trees
A project to plant trees in 15 different sites across the borough has been successfully completed.
Nine Elms 'hidden space' opens for art
The former Royal Mail delivery office in Nine Elms is opening to the public to show two art installations free of charge.
Action for climate change in Wandsworth
An ambitious action plan designed to tackle climate change has been published today by Wandsworth Council.
Raised zebra to improve safety at St Michael’s
Children attending a Southfields primary will benefit from safer journeys to and from school when a new zebra crossing is unveiled next month.
Nominate an outstanding young person
08 Jan 20
Get healthy in 2020
07 Jan 20
Keen readers borrow 1.5million books
The borough’s library network issued almost a million and a half books last year.
Road and cycle safety improvements on the way in Chestnut Grove
Works are set to begin on a measure designed to improve road safety for cyclists and children attending schools in Chestnut Grove in Balham.
Wandsworth is London’s most active borough
Wandsworth has become the most active borough in London after sharp rise in activity levels.
Nominate now for Active Wandsworth Awards
Nominations for the 2019 Active Wandsworth Awards for sport and physical activities are open – but you must nominate by January 26.
Council leader’s New Year message to Wandsworth
In his New Year message to the people of Wandsworth, the Leader of Wandsworth Council, Ravi Govindia, talks about how in 2020 the borough will work to tackle climate change.
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